Ankur Sharma, M.D.
NPI 1316177587 · Nephrology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ankur Sharma, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1316177587).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316177587
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A119014 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,281 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 820 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 437 | $102 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 234 | $349 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 229 | $17 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 186 | $216 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 145 | 59 |
| Furosemide | 100 | 45 |
| Calcitriol | 69 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 | 19 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 37 | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 32 | 13 |
| Febuxostat | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-21
- Last updated
- 2017-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ankur Sharma's NPI number?
- Ankur Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316177587, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ankur Sharma's specialty?
- Ankur Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ankur Sharma located?
- Ankur Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 4150 V St, Sacramento, CA 95817-1460.
- What is Ankur Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ankur Sharma is (916) 734-3014.
- Does Ankur Sharma accept Medicare?
- Ankur Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ankur Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Ankur Sharma's NPI (1316177587) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.